2 Finding a reliable penalty taker needs to be sorted out

Hal Robson-Kanu has had some success with his slow and deliberate sidefoot method - but when it fails it looks dreadful.

When Keiren Westwood guessed right he had all the time in the world to make a comfortable stop. Had the match been in the balance, the miss could have been disastrous.

As it happened, Wednesday were unable to up their game and mount an adequate response.

Whoever takes over the spot-kick role, the least fans should expect is a good solid strike that gives a goalkeeper something to think about.

Hal Robson-Kanu misses the penalty (Image: Eddie Greville)

3 Nathaniel Chalobah looks a useful acquisition

The young Chelsea midfielder might still be finding his feet, but he showed some neat touches on the ball and produced an exquisite half-volley finish from McCleary's cross to give Reading their two-goal cushion.

His recent arrival gave boss Clarke the option of leaving Oliver Norwood on the bench in order to add Simon Cox to the starting line-up.

There's now plenty of competition for places in the midfield, and that has to bode well for the squad.

Nathaniel Chalobah celebrates his goal (Image: Eddie Greville)

4 There's still no room for complacency

Reading remain too close to the relegation places for comfort after other sides near the foot of the table also picked up points on Saturday.

The hunt for points must continue with vigour and determination if Royals are to reach mid-table security before the end of the season.

For that to happen, they must stay fully focussed on the job in hand and not ease up until a bottom-three place is mathematically impossible.

Garath McCleary gets a shot away (Image: Eddie Greville)

5 Great to see Royals marking Robin Friday anniversary

It was good that Reading marked the 41st anniversary of Robin Friday's debut for the club with a victory, and something to remember for his two grandchildren Libby and Louis Jones, who were among the mascots for the day.

It's a reminder of how far the club have come since those old days in Division 4.

Striker Friday, who had joined from non-league Hayes, impressed in his 1974 bow - a 3-3 draw against Northampton - and went on to become a key figure in the side that won promotion to Division 3 two years later.

The late Robin Friday's granddaughters who were mascots for the day (Image: Eddie Greville)